Open Pit Drill Operator — Precision, Safety & Growth

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Living out allowance

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Platform or Pioneer Driller in Arizona. You will operate production drilling equipment in a large open-pit mining environment, ensuring adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least one year of surface drilling experience and an MSHA certification. This role offers competitive health benefits, a chance for career growth, and a structured work schedule of five days on with four days off.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of surface drilling experience using various drilling units.
• Thorough knowledge of drill patterns and structures.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate the platform drill Cat 6200 and Sandvik Leopard DI650i.
• Comply with safety policies on a large open‑pit surface mine.
• Detect and perform small mechanical repairs.

Skills

Surface drilling experience

Understanding of drill mechanics

Effective communication

Education

MSHA P.48 metal/nonmetal ticket

Tools

Top head drilling unit

Cat 6200 drill

Sandvik Leopard DI650i

Job description

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Platform or Pioneer Driller in Arizona. You will operate production drilling equipment in a large open-pit mining environment, ensuring adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least one year of surface drilling experience and an MSHA certification. This role offers competitive health benefits, a chance for career growth, and a structured work schedule of five days on with four days off.